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Austin with Kids — Family Activities, Swimming Holes & Nature
Austin with Kids — Family Guide
Austin is more kid-friendly than its “live music capital” reputation suggests. The swimming holes are magical, the bats are mesmerizing, and the outdoor activities rival any family destination in the South.
Can’t-Miss Experiences
Congress Avenue Bats (March-October) — 1.5 million bats emerging from under a bridge at sunset. Kids stand on the bridge, watch the sky fill with bats, and talk about it for years. Free. Arrive 30 minutes before sunset for a good spot.
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Free Things to Do in Austin — Live Music, Bats, Swimming Holes & More
Free Things to Do in Austin
Austin’s motto is “Keep Austin Weird” — and the city delivers an enormous amount of free weird (and wonderful) experiences. Free live music on every corner, 1.5 million bats emerging from a bridge at sunset, and swimming holes that look like they belong in a magazine.
Congress Avenue Bats (Free)
The Congress Avenue Bridge is home to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats — the largest urban bat colony in North America. Every evening from March through October, the bats emerge in a massive cloud at sunset, spiraling into the sky to feed on insects. Stand on the bridge, the hike-and-bike trail below, or from the TGI Friday’s patio (yes, seriously) for the best views. Completely free.